NCERT Class 6 Vocational Education Kaushal Bodh (Sanskrit): Chapter 3 — प्रकरणम् ३: मानवपरिवेशेऽपि कार्यकरणम्
This chapter, "Machines Make Our Life Easy, and Materials Are All Around Us," from NCERT Class 6 Vocational Education (Kaushal Bodh) in Sanskrit, emphasizes the role of machines and materials in simplifying our lives. It highlights how working with machines and various materials enables the creation of new products, their preservation, and maintenance. The chapter suggests project ideas such as creating electronic toys, wooden crafts, pottery (with or without a wheel), sewing and decorating clothes, developing games and animations using computers and smartphones, and utilizing waste materials. Students can also collaborate to build toys or musical instruments. The chapter encourages students to choose one of the provided project examples or develop their own with teacher assistance, fostering creativity and practical skills. This chapter aims to equip students with an understanding of practical applications of vocational skills.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 6 |
| Subject | Vocational Education |
| Book | Kaushal Bodh (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 3 — प्रकरणम् ३: मानवपरिवेशेऽपि कार्यकरणम् |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 143 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role of machines and materials in daily life.
- Identify various tools and machines for different tasks.
- Explore project ideas involving creation, preservation, and maintenance of products.
- Develop skills in crafting, sewing, and digital content creation.
- Learn to work collaboratively on vocational projects.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| यन्त्राणि | Machines |
| सामग्र्यः | Materials |
| सुलभं | Easy |
| परियोजनाः | Projects |
| निर्मातुं | To build/create |
| संरक्षणं | Preservation/protection |
| परिपालनं | Maintenance |
| साधनेः | Tools |
| काष्ठकारस्य | Woodworker's |
| कुम्भकारस्य | Potter's |
| सीवनम् | Sewing |
| अपशिष्टसामग्रीणाम् | Waste materials |
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Practice questions
- यन्त्राणि अस्माकं जीवनं कथं सुलभं कुर्वन्ति? Answer: यन्त्राणि कार्यं शीघ्रं, सरलतापूर्वकं च कर्तुं साहाय्यं कुर्वन्ति ।
- पाठ्यपुस्तके कानि कानि परियोजनानां उदाहरणानि दत्तानि सन्ति? Answer: इलेक्ट्रॉनिकक्रीडासामग्रीनिर्माणं, काष्ठवेणुभ्यः काष्ठकारस्य उत्पादान्, कुम्भकारस्य उत्पादान्, वस्त्रस्य सीवनम्, सङ्गणकस्य उपयोगेन क्रीडां एनिमेशनं च निर्मातुं, अपशिष्टसामग्रीणाम् उपयोगेन परियोजनाः ।
- वस्त्रस्य सीवनं कस्य उपयोगेन भवति? Answer: वस्त्रस्य सीवनं सिलाई यन्त्रस्य (sewing machine) उपयोगेन भवति ।
- क्रीडनकं वा वाद्ययन्त्रं कथं निर्मातुं शक्यते? Answer: विद्यालयस्य समूहस्य कृते क्रीडनकं वा वाद्ययन्त्रमपि निर्मातुं शक्यते ।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of Chapter 1 of Kaushal Bodh?
The chapter focuses on how machines simplify our lives and the importance of materials around us, encouraging practical project work.
What kind of projects can be undertaken according to the chapter?
Projects include making electronic toys, wooden crafts, pottery, sewing clothes, creating animations, and using waste materials.
Can students create their own projects?
Yes, students can choose from the given examples or create their own projects with the help of their teacher.
What is the role of collaboration in this chapter?
The chapter suggests collaborative projects, like building toys or musical instruments as a group.
What skills does this chapter aim to develop?
It aims to develop practical skills related to crafting, product creation, maintenance, and collaborative work.
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NCERT Class 6 Vocational Education — Kaushal Bodh (Sanskrit) — Chapter 3 — प्रकरणम् ३: मानवपरिवेशेऽपि कार्यकरणम्. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.